Eileen Transfers Property Worth $200,000 (Basis of $190,000) to Goldfinch

question 64

Multiple Choice

Eileen transfers property worth $200,000 (basis of $190,000) to Goldfinch Corporation. In return, she receives 80% of the stock in Goldfinch Corporation (fair market value of $180,000) and a long-term note (fair market value of $20,000) executed by Goldfinch and made payable to Eileen. Eileen recognizes gain on the transfer of:

• A) $0.
• B) $10,000.
• C) $20,000.
• D) $190,000.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Put

An option contract giving the owner the right, but not the obligation, to sell a specified amount of an underlying security at a specified price within a specified time.

Premium

The amount paid for an insurance policy or an amount paid above the nominal value for a security; also, the fees paid for an option contract.

Protective Put

Purchase of an asset combined with a put option on that asset to guarantee proceeds at least equal to the put’s exercise price.

Underlying Asset

The financial asset upon which a derivative instrument, such as a futures or options contract, is based.